Lot 580 · Arts of the American West Session II: American Indian Art and Jewelry
Soapstone Sculpture, Dancing Bear , 1996
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- Estimate
- $800–$1,200 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Freeman's | Hindman — Arts of the American West Session II: American Indian Art and Jewelry, Denver · 5 June 2020
- Dimensions
- height 15 1/4 x width 11 1/2 inches
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1380211
- Record
- first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Nalenik Temela, Soapstone Sculpture, Dancing Bear , 1996. Freeman's | Hindman, 5 Jun 2020, lot 580. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1380211.
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Nalenik Temela, Soapstone Sculpture, Dancing Bear , 1996. Freeman's | Hindman, 5 Jun 2020, lot 580. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1380211.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Richard Zane Smith | Polychrome Jar, 2020 | Freeman's | Hindman, Sep 2025 | ||
| Margaret Tafoya | Blackware Bean Pot with Lid | Freeman's | Hindman, Jun 2020 | ||
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| Maria Martinez | Blackware Jar | Freeman's | Hindman, Sep 2021 | ||
| Margaret Tafoya | Blackware Storage Jar Lot is located and will ship from Denv | Freeman's | Hindman, Oct 2020 |
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